Category Archives: Cambodia

25 Reasons why I (heart) Otres Beach, Cambodia

Posted on July 16, 2012 by surfas-ing

1. Received hour-long massages for $5 or less, almost everyday 2. The people 3. Jokes about the typhoid “problem” 4. Long swims 5. Delicious lunch of seafood with Khmer spices for lunch everyday 6. One or two or three fresh … Continue reading →

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12 hours in Kep, Cambodia

Posted on July 12, 2012 by surfas-ing

I know there were special things to do and see in Kep, Cambodia I just didn’t happen to see or really do any of them. With my Doctor detour in Phnom Penh I arrived a little later than expected with … Continue reading →

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Gnome Pen aka Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Posted on July 6, 2012 by surfas-ing

I wasn’t in Egypt, but I was in da-nial. I hadn’t felt good in days, if not weeks. I didn’t want to admit I was sick but luckily my next stop was in the capital of Cambodia.  After spending a … Continue reading →

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The day I faced the Khmer Rouge – Battambang, Cambodia

Posted on June 26, 2012 by surfas-ing

I stood at the mouth of a killing cave and listened as a man younger than my father recounted his personal story of the Khmer Rouge regime (1975 -1979). My stomach ached and I was sweating, not from the heat … Continue reading →

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On the river to Battambang, Cambodia

Posted on June 22, 2012 by surfas-ing

We floated through the murky waters across the Tonle Sap Lake and down the Sangker River; our shallow boat slowing, lessening the wake, as we approached the floating villages.  I learned that how high up the hill one is able … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia – Ta Prohm trees

Posted on June 19, 2012 by surfas-ing

The temple courtyard is quiet, the early morning mist still lingering from the evening slumber. I’m alone as I step out of the tuk-tuk and walk towards the entrance, cautious not to trip on the roots stretching like fingers across … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat – The Crown Jewel of Cambodia

Posted on June 5, 2012 by surfas-ing

I needed a day off after my epic grand tour bike ride, I made it my mission to find a pool for sun and relaxation. Starting my day at a cute café for some coffee and breakfast turned out to … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Coconut delirium an epic ride

Posted on June 1, 2012 by surfas-ing

I arrived in Siem Reap ready to visit some of the most famous religious temples in the world. A little overzealous, I thought it would be fun to rent a bicycle and see some of the smaller temples in the … Continue reading →

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